Torquay United 4 Truro City 2 RECAP as the Gulls tame the White Tigers in Boxing Day derby

Connor Lemonheigh-Evans of Torquay United scores Torquay first goal, during the Vanarama National League South match between Torquay United and Truro City at Plainmoor Torquay, Devon on Wednesday 26th December - PHOTO: Sean Hernon/PPAUK

Torquay United went behind against ground-share 'neighbours' Truro but hit back in some style with three goals in eight exhilarating minutes. It was the teams' first meeting at the Plainmoor ground which has become home for both teams this season. Truro are coming to the end of a ground-share agreement which has seen them playing their 'home' games 90 miles from their Cornish base.

This was Torquay's 'home' game, with the return leg taking place at Plainmoor on New Year's Day, when the White Tigers of Truro will be the 'home' team.

Tyler Harvey gave City a shock early lead, but Torquay quickly steadied the ship and swept into the lead. Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Kalvin Kalala and Asa Hall scored in quick succession to put the league leaders in front. Saikou Janneh made it 4-1 early in the second half. Jared Lewington pulled a goal back for Truro late in the game

Truro were second best in all departments, but they still scored a couple, and got behind Torquay more often than Gary J would like.

16:55Guy Henderson

Gary Johnson is celebrating with the fans all around the ground after another good win keeps the Gulls at the top of the league. He probably won’t be overjoyed at the second half performance but all in all it’s another good afternoon for United.

16:52KEY EVENT

FINAL SCORE: Torquay United 4 Truro City 2

16:49Guy Henderson

Harvey is in again, behind the Torquay defence, but flicks his shot wide of the goal

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Three added minutes

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Record crowd!

It’s 3,863, including 83 away fans!

16:48Guy Henderson

Still no word on the attendance. It has to be the biggest of the season, but how big?

16:47Guy Henderson

Kalala plays it wide to Koszela, who flicks a deft chip into the box. Hall heads just wide

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Truro booking

Ben Harding is booked for hauling back Jamie Reid

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Goalmouth scramble in front of the Truro goal but Torquay can’t force the ball in

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Sponsors MOTM is Jean Yves Koue Niate

16:41KEY EVENT

GOAL: Torquay United 4 Truro City 2

Jared Lewington gets a goal back for City. So much for ‘out on their feet’. He got to a low cross from the right ahead of Niate and drilled the ball in off the underside of the bar

16:40Guy Henderson

Truro are out on their feet now, and Torquay are in complete control

16:38Guy Henderson

Kalala spoons a cross over from a good position on the right. Fifth Goal Syndrome is kicking in!

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Now Reid puts Wynter in with a chance as weary Truro stand off, but Wynter’s shot is over the bar

16:35Guy Henderson

Wynter - Hall - Kalala - Reid is a lovely move that has the Gulls fans cheering, but Reid’s shot is blocked and it remains 4-1.

16:34Guy Henderson

Janneh has been kicked from pillar to post this afternoon. He’ll have a few bruises today